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Marsh Creek Site 3  Stream Characteristics Over the course of six weeks, Marsh Creek site 3 was observed, on a weekly basis, to monitor the overall health of the site. Specific parameters were measured in order to monitor the overall health of the stream. These parameters include stream channel characteristics, in-stream characteristics, and discharge levels. __** Physical Measurements **__ Physical measurements were taken each time our group visited site 3. Upon examination we discovered that the average depth ranged between 0.126 feet and 0.685 feet. The average width of the stream ranged between 3.17 feet and 3.25 feet. It is important to note that a rain did occur the night prior to our July 14 visit to the site. This rainfall amounted to 0.25 inches and elevated our discharge to the highest at 1.19 cfs. On the second day of observation we were unable to determine discharge due to the lack of flowing water. It is imperative to note, that due to an unknown reason the levels elevated back to 1.08 cfs on day 3.
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__** In-Stream Characteristics **__ As site 3 is located on a historic site and private property, the creek characteristics reflect the protective nature such a location can offer. The owners of the property built a bridge over the creek and in doing so constructed a culvert to allow the water to remain on its natural course. The stream is widest at this point and narrows as you go downstream. The creek bed is made of rocks that has, at some point, been covered by fallen leaves or twigs. Water was limited during our observations, however the water that was evident appeared clear. Evidence of undercutting is apparent on the left bank looking downstream at the head of the site. Vegetation on both banks is apparent in the form of trees, moss, poison ivy and so on.

Watershed level stream characteristics data from all sites can be found here.

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